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Linnea Pergola Original Milk Can Spring Street Station

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 7,400.00 USD
Linnea Pergola Original Milk Can Spring Street Station
Artist Linnea Pergola has transformed this old milk can into a unique work of art. A scene of the Spring Street Station subway stop in Manhattan has been painted right onto the can. The newspaper stand has copies of magazine covers pasted onto the display. The artist's fanciful style, and love of New York really shine through in her coloful depiction of vibrant street scenes. The images are accented by whimsical borders composed of taxicab checkerboard patterns, and skylines. * Artist: Linnea Pergola Title: "Spring Street Station" Medium: Acrylic on a metal milk can Signed: "Linnea" on an image of a newspaper machine Size: 23 inches high, 13 1/2 inches in diameter at the base, and 9 inches in diameter at the opening Condition: Excellent; the light dents were on the can before painting, and they actually enhance its rustic appearance A delightful juxtaposition of country and city charm, this milk can is a unique piece of original art. It will be wonderful to display in your home or business, whether you live in the country, in the big city, or anyplace in between. * Biography: * Linnea Pergola (1953-_) was born in Los Angeles, and developed an interest in travel. She joined the Peace Corps out of college, and was stationed in Southeast Asia. Her further explorations of foreign lands led her to Europe, Russia, and to the East Coast of the United States. This wanderlust became the inspiration for her art. She draws and paints various locales with an imaginative flair. Her art is well loved for its naive charm and originality. *